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2nd International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

For many people, Obstetric fistula isn’t something they wilfully ignore. It’s something they...

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The week's roundup: fistula in the news

Mentions of fistula in the media tend to be few and far between.

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Healthy Mothers = Healthy Society

This past May, I set foot in the country of Lesotho for the first time. The primary purpose of my...

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Breast Ironing: Mutilation for Protection?

Earlier this month, I read a piece in the Guardian about breast ironing. Mothers mutilate their...

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Awareness: Still the Missing Link

The Passing of a Literary Father

“Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”

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Lessons from a Kenyan Election

We all remember with horror the aftermath of the 2007 presidential elections in Kenya, which saw...

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The Power of Pee -- Literally

Here at Operation Fistula, we’re accustomed to the awkward conversation-halters and...

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Malawi Eyes Law to Raise Marriage Age: Why This Matters

The government of Malawi recently announced an intention to raise the age of marriage from 15 to...

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Introducing Glenda and Isabella

Before starting this entry, I just wanted to remind everyone that in order to get a notification...

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